About this course

The ESOL element of the course focuses on the language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Grammar and specialist vocabulary related to accounting are also a very important part of this course - students will be able to develop these areas which will help to support them with the AAT component of the course.

AAT Qualifications are recognised by employers as practical and technical qualifications which prepare students for the world of work and for working specifically in accountancy and finance roles.

This course is available at:

16 hours a week

What you will study

The Introductory Award in Accounting - AAT Access can lead to employment as:

Data Entry Clerk

Accounts Administrator

Administrative Assistant

Receptionist

Retail Assistant

Customer Service Advisor

Dispatch Clerk / Warehouse Operative.

Units Covered:

Mathematics for accounting

Essential accounting procedures

Creating business documents

Accounting in a professional environment.

Important points

The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18

Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities

Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect

Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice

All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print

Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers

Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.

Entry requirements

Assessment at Level 1. Alternatively, successful achievement of Entry Level 3 and satisfactory reference from tutor to indicate good behaviour, attendance and progress.

Key information

Start date

31 August 2020

End date

25 June 2021

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

16 hours per week

Location

Course code

ESCC2F14

L2

Qualification

Ascentis Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills fo

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What our students say

I came over from Romania two and half years ago. I began at the college studying ESOL, and have now progressed onto studying an Access Course in BTEC Applied Science. My ESOL course was a really helpful course, and everyone was friendly.